Dash cameras: good idea or paranoia

[ScottyB]

still pussyfooting around with this but i think i've settled on a cam setup. it gets stupid, stupid hot down here for prolonged times and i wasn't feeling great about the batteries in some of these cameras in that environment. found what i think is a well priced, relatively high feature camera setup for less than $85 which i'll try out in the wife's car first since she does the most driving.

Black Box G1W-CB

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a test of essentially the same cam, but with a battery and chrome accents (the "CB" in the name means "capacitor model, black trim
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you can get it even cheaper buying straight from China, but then there's no warranty support and you're looking at a 2 week ship time. but still, $40!

1080@30FPS or 720@60FPS, 140 degree wide lens, nice screen, g-sensor, lots of cable, etc. all the basics covered. no GPS which I'm fine with. can detach and use as a camera w/flashlight if needed.

i'm looking at a 32gb card, that should be enough without lots of overwriting all the time, i think?